Winter Tyres

Why we recommend Winter Tyres...

Winter tyres are specifically designed for winter conditions as their name suggests and therefore they offer better performance in the more extreme of our UK winter driving conditions; remember the 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 and again in 2010/2011 winters all three had prolonged periods of ice and plenty of snow - and the weather predicted for this winter has is expected to be severe . For this reason some people in the UK are opting to change their tyres in October / November time to winter tyres, and change back to their normal tyres when the temperature increases again, around February / March time.

For those UK drivers who need to drive in European countries where the winter driving conditions are more extreme and where in some of these countries the law dictates the use of winter tyres, changing to winter tyres is a must. If you are travelling to Europe during winter months check to see what laws the country you are travelling to has on the use of winter tyres. Check on the AA website the laws relating the country you plan to travel to.

Below is a brief 2 minute video on why winter tyres respond differently also have a look at the Goodyear Winter tyres and Dunlop winter tyres in action on the relivant winter tyre pages

Winter Tyres and Insurance

If you're considering Winter tyres for autumn 2011, let us know in August / September time and we'll give you any advice / details you need and give you a quote and when we'll be ordering in.

We strongly recommend you inform your insurers before having winter tyres fitted for UK use.

In the UK it is of course your choice to change to winter tyres and NOT a legal requirement. You need to be able to store your normal tyres when you change to winter tyres and when you change them back you need to store your winter tyres. It is likely that you will be able to use your winter tyres a second winter depending of course on their first winter use and resulting condition. Winter tyres are likely to be a bit more expensive than normal tyres but the added safety during the winter months could make the difference between an accident or not.

We at Bespoke Wheels continue to recommend however that in extreme winter conditions, even with winter tyres fitted, you still assess whether your journey is absolutely necessary or not and exercise caution when deciding to go on your journey or not. Even if you are driving with winter tyres in adverse weather conditions you still must exercise extreme caution.

"I change to winter tyres in October / November time and would not be without them. I need to get my kids to a rural school and this means facing sometimes icy conditions - my winter tyres mean I feel more confident in making that journey and know last year it certainly made a difference and made our journeys safer" - Anna @ Bespoke Wheels Ltd.

What do the AA say about winter tyres:

"Consider changing to winter or all season tyres – these have a higher silicone content in the tread which prevents it hardening at lower temperatures, and therefore gives better grip in cold wet conditions". AA - Sept 09.

Visit the AA website and read up on their winter driving advice.

Call us today if you have any questions on winter tyres - 01926 88 77 22.

Kuhmo or Vrdestein Winter Tyres and their performance

Kuhmo tyres offer an extesive range of winter tyres that come into their own when temperatures drop below 7degrees centegrade.

The tyres higher than normal natural rubber and silica levels help prevent the tyre hardening in cold weather. This gives you much better grip when the roads are at there worst.

Kuhmo tyres offer an extesive range of winter tyre sizes that come into their own when temperatures drop below 7degrees centegrade. Their higher than normal natural rubber and silica levels help prevent the tyre hardening in cold weather which gives you much better grip when the roads are at there worst.

Call Today on 01926 88 77 22 for mail order or fitted prices.

Bespoke Wheels Ltd, Harriott Drive, Heathcote Industrial Estate,

Warwick, CV34 6TJ, Tel: 01926 88 77 22